Your home is one of your most significant assets — and like most investments, you need to periodically check-in to make sure you’re maximizing value. For a house, this means anything from making necessary repairs to improvements that will make your property even more appealing to its next owner.  We know what you’re thinking: It’s impossible to guess what a …

Spring Home Maintenance: Five Tips for Safely Cleaning Your Rain Gutters

As the saying goes: April showers bring May flowers! With more rain in the springtime months of April and May, now’s the perfect opportunity to get your rain gutters in tip-top shape. As a homeowner, you’re probably wondering what the best way would be to maintain the gutters. We have compiled a handy list of tips that will help you …

What is an Ice Dam?

Don’t be fooled by the beautiful icicles accenting your roof—these glistening daggers are a red flag for property damage. Icicles are indicative of ice dams forming on your roof’s eaves. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that typically forms along the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off of the roof. Ice dams can …

Home Inspection Success: 16 Ways to Prepare Your Home

In general, it’s good to have knowledge of your house’s nooks, crannies, and problem spots. Here are a few things you should consider before the inspector visits your home. Any major and minor issues could cost you money off your sale price or worse — the deal itself. 1. Clear Access Ensure access to important areas of your house are …

Choosing the Right Front Door Colour

The front door is key in your home’s curb appeal. It can give your home an extra burst of personality that makes it stand out from the neighbours. It’s also the entry point for your guests, so to make a welcoming impression, it needs to look great. Choosing the right colour for your front door can be a bit of a …

Good Neighbour Practices

Its summer! Time to embark on those outdoor projects that you have been thinking about over the winter, from simple trimming the hedges, putting in a pool, landscaping your yard or replacing the roof. No matter what your plans are for home improvement, be sure to take your neighbours into consideration and follow good neighbour etiquette practices. Here are a …